Biographies

Mr. Takeo Ohbayashi has been serving as Chairman of the Board and Representative Director of Obayashi Corporation since June 2009. He joined the Company in April 1977. His previous titles include Managing Director, Senior Managing Director, Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board in the Company. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Keio University in March 1977.

Mr. Kenji Hasuwa was named President and Representative Director of Obayashi Corporation effective March 1, 2018. He joined the Company in April 1977. His previous titles include Executive Officer, Managing Executive Officer and Deputy Chief Director of Technology in the Company. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Osaka University in March 1977.

Mr. Shozo Harada has been serving as Executive Vice President and Representative Director of Obayashi Corporation since April 1, 2012. He joined the Company in April 1973. His previous titles include Managing Executive Officer, Director of Finance in Main Tokyo Office, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Senior Managing Director in the Company. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Hitotsubashi University in March 1973.

Mr. Shingo Ura has been serving as Executive Vice President, Director of Construction Business in Main Tokyo Office, Manager of Tokyo Office and Representative Director in OBAYASHI CORPORATION since June 29, 2017. He joined the Company in April 1973. His previous titles include Executive Officer, Managing Executive Officer, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Manager of Tokyo Office in the Company.

Mr. Makoto Kishida has been serving as Senior Managing Executive Officer, Manager of Overseas Office and Director of Obayashi Corporation since April 2011. He joined the Company in April 1974. His previous titles include Managing Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Director of Construction, Managing Director and Director of Tokyo Construction Business in the Company. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from The University of Tokyo in March 1974.

Mr. Akihisa Miwa has been serving as Senior Managing Executive Officer, Chief Director of Technology and Director in Obayashi Corporation since 2017. He joined the Company in April 1974. His previous titles include Managing Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Director of Construction and Managing Director in the Company. He used to work for an United States-based subsidiary. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Kyoto University in March 1974.

Mr. Jiro Ohtsuka has been serving as Managing Executive Officer, Senior Director of Tokyo Main Office and Director in Obayashi Corporation since 2017. He joined the Company in April 1979. His previous titles include Executive Officer and Deputy Director in charge of Construction Business in Main Tokyo Office in the Company. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Keio University in March 1979.

Mr. Toru Shiraishi was named Director of Obayashi Corporation effective March 1, 2018. He joined the Company in July 1971. His previous titles include Deputy Director of Tokyo Construction Business, Managing Director, Managing Executive Officer, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Director of Tokyo Construction Business in the Company. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Construction from University of Tokyo in June 1971.

Mr. Shinichi Koizumi has been serving as Independent Director in Obayashi Corporation since June 2015. He is also serving as Independent Director in Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and working for DeNA Co.,Ltd. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Keio University in March 1971.

Mr. Shinichi Ohtake has been serving as Independent Director of Obayashi Corporation since June 2013. He is also serving as Independent Director in Osaka International Convention Center Corp., and working for NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION, where he used to serve as President and Representative Director. He also used to work for Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Kyoto University in March 1971.

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